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California State Personnel Board

ATTORNEY IV

Government Operations Agency

JC-512379

Assistant General Counsel
ATTORNEY IV

$11,993.00 - $16,096.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 4/2/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

By Mail

Drop-off

Job Description and Duties

Do you have a passion for public service?

Do you like a CHALLENGE?

Are you looking for a position in a fast-paced organization where there are opportunities to engage in important statewide policy issues?

Would you find working with high-level management in State Government exciting and rewarding?

If so, Government Operations Agency is the place for you!

The Government Operations Agency (GovOps) oversees ten different state departments, boards and programs: Department of Human Resources, State Personnel Board, Department of General Services, Franchise Tax Board, Department of Tax and Fee Administration, Department of Technology, Public Employees’ Retirement System, Teachers’ Retirement System, Office of Administrative Law, Victim Compensation Board, and Cradle-to-Career.

The Attorney IV will have a wide variety of subject matters to deal with, providing an environment of challenging, novel and multi-faceted work assignments to further GovOps’ goal to improve management and accountability of government programs, increase efficiency and promote better and more coordinated operational decisions.

Under the general direction of the GovOps Deputy Secretary Chief Counsel, the Attorney IV assists the General Counsel, who is the principal advisor to the GovOps’ Secretary on all legal issues. The Attorney IV performs the more complex and sensitive legal research and services, with broad discretion and independence. The Attorney IV provides coordinated, cohesive legal recommendations to the General Counsel to ensure consistency of policy, practice and vision by GovOps departments.

This position provides telework opportunities, including the ability to work partially remote. This is subject to change based on operational need.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-512379

Position #(s):

337-100-5780-001

Working Title:

Assistant General Counsel

Classification:

ATTORNEY IV

$11,993.00 - $16,096.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Government Operations Agency (GovOPS) is responsible for administering state operations including procurement, information technology, and human resources. The mission of GovOps is to improve management and accountability of government programs, increase efficiency, and promote better and more coordinated operational decisions.

Department Website: https://www.govops.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a(n) CA State BAR License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

All interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). You must provide direct responses to each of the numbered items listed below. Each individual response must be numbered and include the full text of the numbered items prior to your response. Please include specific examples of your education, training, and/or experience. Limit your SOQ to a maximum of three (3) pages, single-spaced, twelve-point Arial font.

Describe your experience handling special assignments involving highly complex and sensitive legal issues. Include the nature of the assignment, your specific role, the analytical approach you used, and the outcome.
Describe your experience advising and collaborating with executives, senior managers, and high-level stakeholders (e.g., legislative staff, control agencies, or community organizations). How did you ensure your legal advice was clear, actionable, and aligned with organizational priorities?
Describe your experience handling politically sensitive or high-visibility matters under strict or expedited deadlines. How did you exercise independent judgment, manage risk, and ensure timely, high-quality outcomes?
Describe the aspects of your experience that make you particularly well-qualified to work within the Government Operations Agency. Include your experience interpreting and applying federal and state laws and regulations, and how your work has supported effective and accountable government operations.
Describe your experience reviewing, analyzing, and advising on proposed legislation. Include how you assessed legal and policy implications, communicated risks, and contributed to decision-making or implementation.

Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 4/2/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Government Operations Agency

CalHR

Attn: Class & Hiring Unit

1515 S Street

North Building, Suite 500

Sacramento, CA 95811

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Government Operations Agency

CalHR

Class & Hiring Unit

1810 16th Street

Sacramento, CA 95811

08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be included. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Excellent research and analytical skills, writing ability, and organizational skills Ability and desire to learn new areas of the law and procedures
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Ability to communicate and effectively represent GovOps in meeting and conversations with different audiences, including executive staff from state departments and agencies, representatives from the Governor's office, the legislature, and stakeholders
Ability to lead special projects, including drafting an action plan, developing milestones, coordinating the work of others, and overseeing implementation.
Outstanding oral communication skills
Demonstrated openness to take direction and accept feedback from supervisors and managers

Benefits

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: https://www.govops.ca.gov/

Human Resources Contact:
Jennifer Catalano
(916) 879-4946
jennifer.catalano@calhr.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Jessica Altvatter
(916) 651-9024
jessica.altvatter@govops.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
RA Coordinators
(916) 324-3235
RACoordinators@calhr.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Application Information

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method for applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

Electronic Submission: Application and any required applicable documents may be submitted electronically through CalCareers account. The application packages must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement.
U.S Postal Service Mail: Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted by mail. The envelope must be postmarked before or on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement.

Do not include confidential information such as social security numbers, date of birth, marital status, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP information.

Per CCR 249.3 we may fill additional positions from this recruitment.

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for the Attorney IV position(s), you must take the online Attorney IV Exam.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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